Ch 12 over Mud Creek
FairWashington County, Illinois · SW 1/4 Sec 16 T35R5W · Structure no. 095320000000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 12 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 12 over Mud Creek in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 12 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 12 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 12 over Mud Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 12 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 12 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.